StarTech.com SATDOCK4U3 User manual

Manual Revision: 07/18/2011

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SATDOCK4U3

4 Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Dock

for 2.5/3.5in Drives

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

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Table of Contents

Introduction............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1

Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3

Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 3

Using the Storage Device......................................................................4

Specications..........................................................................................5

Technical Support ..................................................................................6

Warranty Information............................................................................6

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Introduction

The SATDOCK4U3 USB 3.0 4-Bay SATA Hard Drive Docking Station is a convenient,

time-saving storage solution for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid

state drives (SSD) that enables you to connect up to 4 SATA drives through a single

host connection, while controlling the power status (on/o ) of each individual drive

independently from the rest.

The hard drive docking station features SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity (also

compatible with USB 2.0) which supports data transfer rates up to 10x faster than USB

2.0. Also with dual built-in, variable-speed 60mm cooling fans with manual control

(including o). Double the value of this hard drive docking station, using a SATA to IDE

hard drive adapter (SAT2IDEADP), which enables you to use any 2.5 or 3.5in IDE hard

drive in a SATA hard drive dock slot.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x 4 Bay SATA HDD Docking Station

• 1 x USB 3.0 cable

• 1 x Universal Power Adapter

• 3 x Power Cord (NA/UK/EU)

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled computer system with available USB port

• Available AC electrical outlet

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),

or Apple® Mac OS® X, or Linux®

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Front View

Rear View

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Installation

WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling,

especially when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk,

lost data may result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with

caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static

strap when handling computer components or discharge yourself of any

static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such

as the computer case) for several seconds.

Hardware Installation

1. Connect the external power adapter from the hard drive docking station to an AC

power outlet.

2. Insert 2.5in or 3.5in hard drive(s) into the top loading drive bay(s). Make sure that

the SATA connectors on the hard drive are facing the same corner of the drive bay

that has the 2.5in cutout in the door. The label on the hard drive should face the

front of the SATA docking station.

3. Connect the included USB 3.0 cable from the hard drive docking station to an

available USB port on the computer system. The computer can be ON or OFF. The

USB 3.0 cable can be plugged into USB 2.0 ports, but will only run at USB 2.0 speeds.

NOTE: A USB 2.0 cable can be used in place of the USB 3.0 cable, however the dock

will only run at USB 2.0 speeds.

4. Press the power buttons on the top of the hard drive docking station for each of the

bays that contain a hard drive. The Power LED around the power buttons will light

up.

5. To remove the hard drive, make sure it is currently not being accessed by the

computer and the Activity LED is not ashing, then unmount or uninstall the disk

drive from the operating system (see documentation for your operating system).

Press the appropriate power button to turn o the hard drive and wait for the drive

to power down. Press the drive ejection button on the top of the hard drive dock to

the release the drive, then pull the drive from the slot.

NOTE: Each drive can be independently powered on/o without aecting the other.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems, as this hard

drive dock is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

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Using the Storage Device

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will

rst need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on

“My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer

Management window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.

Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check hard drive capacity to conrm it’s the

correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says “Unallocated” and select

“New Partition”.

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Specications

Number of Drive Bays 4

Host Interface SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Chipset ID VIA VL810 + ASMedia ASM1051

External Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 type B female

1 x DIN Power female

LEDs 4 x Drive Power

4 x Drive Activity

Fans 2 x 60mm

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps

Compatible Hard Drives 2.5in and 3.5in SATA hard drives/solid

state drives

Insertion Rating 15, 000 cycles

Power Adapter 12V DC, 6500 mA

Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 80°C (41°F ~ 176°F)

Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F)

Humidity 8% ~ 90% RH

Dimensions 290.5mm x 172.7mm x 94.7mm

Weight 1054g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/

Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),

Mac OS X, Linux

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to

provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials

and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.

During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with

equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.

StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from

misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,

or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the

actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions

contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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